Assistant Finance Manager CA(SA)

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)] with 2–3 years of post-article experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial results, conducting variance analysis, and managing internal controls. This is an excellent career opportunity with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].
• Experience in financial reporting and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and perform variance analysis.

Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)]

2–3 years post-article working experience

Experience in the manufacturing sector

Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a prominent name in the manufacturing industry, is seeking to employ an Assistant Finance Manager to their team-based in Johannesburg (Industria).

Awesome career opportunity awaits.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant [CA(SA)].
• 2–3 years post-article working experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly financial results to management.
• Timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts packs.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and variance analysis.
• Monitor, manage, and forecast short- and long-term cash flows.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Conduct costing analysis to support production and profitability.
• Review and improve financial processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain and forecast cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Drive compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Engage in product costing and provide insight on cost efficiencies.
• Support audits and statutory reporting.
• Maintain complete, accurate financial accounting records.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate application of IFRS in financial statements and reports.
• Assist in preparation of annual financial statements and audit readiness.
• Analyse and address stock variances as per monthly stock take.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.